Another form of this medicine, called sotalol AF, is used to treat heart rhythm disorders of the atrium (the upper chambers of the heart that allow blood to flow into the heart). Sotalol AF is used in people with atrialfibrillation or atrial flutter.

Sotalol (Betapace, Sorine, Sotylize) is not used for the same conditions that sotalol AF (Betapace AF) is used for.

Sotalol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

000931060_PB

oval, blue, imprinted with 93 1060

000931061_PB

oval, blue, imprinted with 93 61

000931062_PB

oval, blue, imprinted with 93 62

000931063_PB

oval, blue, imprinted with 93 63

001850171_PB

oblong, blue, imprinted with E171

002450012_PB

oblong, white, imprinted with 80, US 12

006035769_PB

oval, blue, imprinted with 5875, V

006035770_PB

oval, blue, imprinted with 5876, V

006035771_PB

oval, blue, imprinted with 5877, V

604290749_PB

capsule, white, imprinted with APO, SOT 120

604290750_PB

capsule, white, imprinted with APO, SOT 160

604290751_PB

oval, white, imprinted with APO, SOT 240

605050080_PB

oblong, white, imprinted with APO, SO 80

605050081_PB

oblong, white, imprinted with APO, SOT 160

605050082_PB

oblong, white, imprinted with APO, SOT 240

605050159_PB

oblong, white, imprinted with APO, SOT 120

Betapace 120 mg

oblong, blue, imprinted with BETAPACE, 120 MG

Betapace 160 mg

oblong, blue, imprinted with 160MG, BETAPACE

Betapace 240 mg

oblong, blue, imprinted with 240MG, BETAPACE

Betapace 80 mg

oblong, blue, imprinted with BETAPACE, 80 mg

Sotalol 120 mg-EON

oblong, blue, imprinted with E170

Sotalol 120 mg-MYL

round, peach, imprinted with M 310

Sotalol 160 mg-MYL

round, peach, imprinted with M 314

Sotalol 240 mg-EON

oblong, blue, imprinted with E174

Sotalol 80 mg-GLO

oblong, blue, imprinted with 27 11, G

Sotalol 80 mg-MYL

round, peach, imprinted with M 305

What are the possible side effects of sotalol (Betapace, Sorine, Sotylize)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction:hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

While using sotalol, you may need frequent blood tests. Your heart function may need to be checked using an electrocardiograph or ECG (sometimes called an EKG).

You may have very low blood pressure while taking this medicine. Call your doctor if you are sick with vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. Prolonged illness can lead to a serious electrolyte imbalance, making it dangerous for you to use sotalol.

If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the doctor ahead of time that you are using sotalol. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

Sotalol (Betapace, Sorine, Sotylize) and sotalol AF (Betapace AF) are not the same medicine. Always check your medicine when it is refilled to make sure you have received the correct brand and type as prescribed by your doctor. Ask the pharmacist if you have any questions about the medicine given to you at the pharmacy.

If there are any changes in the brand or strength of sotalol you use, your dosage needs may change.

What happens if I miss a dose (Betapace, Sorine, Sotylize)?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if your next dose is less than 8 hours away. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Use sotalol regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

What happens if I overdose (Betapace, Sorine, Sotylize)?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What should I avoid while taking sotalol (Betapace, Sorine, Sotylize)?

Avoid taking an antacid within 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take sotalol. Some antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb sotalol.

What other drugs will affect sotalol (Betapace, Sorine, Sotylize)?

Many drugs can interact with sotalol. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your medications and any you start or stop using during treatment with sotalol, especially:

This list is not complete and many other drugs can interact with sotalol. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Give a list of all your medicines to any healthcare provider who treats you.

Where can I get more information (Betapace, Sorine, Sotylize)?

Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about sotalol.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Cerner Multum, Inc. ('Multum') is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. Multum information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States and therefore Multum does not warrant that uses outside of the United States are appropriate, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Multum's drug information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. Multum's drug information is an informational resource designed to assist licensed healthcare practitioners in caring for their patients and/or to serve consumers viewing this service as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. Multum does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information Multum provides. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.